Internal Opportunities

Junior or Assistant Extension Agent (Moku Resilience Stewardship Coordinator) - 5 positions available.

The Moku Resilience Stewardship Coordinator will oversee and coordinate resilience and adaptation activities within a specific moku (socio-ecological region) as part of a larger initiative aimed at promoting community empowerment, holistic resource stewardship, and climate change adaptation.

• This role involves working closely with state and county government agencies, academia, non-profits, local communities, Indigenous leaders, cultural practitioners, and 'aina stewards to enhance biocultural stewardship and resilience in the face of climate change.
• The coordinators will also work closely with the UH Manoa Native Hawaiian Place of Learning Office to expand engagement around helping communities be reflective of Hawaiian language, history, and culture for all people to learn, grow, and connect.
• Activities will span a range of resilience and stewardship actions intended to reinvigorate the moku system including: (1) conserving and restoring forests and watersheds, (2) enhancing regional community-based coastal stewardship, (3) restoring marine abundance, (4) sharing knowledge and strengthen networks across communities, (5) reducing risk and improving disaster resilience, and (6) advancing community governance.

For the full list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements, please visit this link.

Application review begins on October 28 and will continue until the position is filled.

Internal Internship Opportunities

CTAHR INTERNSHIPS

Interested in an internship program that focuses on agriculture, food production, nutrition, resource management, and more? Find more information below!

https://internships.ctahr.hawaii.edu/
 

KUPU Year-Round Internship with the Teaching Change Partnership

Kupu’s programs inspire participants to discover the greatness and importance of natural resource fields in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region. Programs vary from education for youth, to professional development for young adults and rising industry leaders. Financial stipends, education certificates, and college credit are also awarded for various programs to make learning accessible to all.

To learn more about our programs: https://www.kupuhawaii.org/participate
 

Internal Job Opportunities

Forest Solutions summer internship

ANRPO Summer 2025 internship opportunities

This summer, there are several paid 12-week internship positions, providing opportunities to work with Field Crews (4), the Horticulture/Rare Plant Program (1), and the Animal Program (1). These can qualify for the NREM 492 internship experience.

The complete 2025 summer internship description and links to the internship application can be found at:

Paid Summer Internships at Army Natural Resources Program, O’ahu | Volunteer Opportunities (oanrp.com)

The deadline for applications is Monday, March 10, 2025.   

Planner III, IV, and VI - Department of Planning & Permitting (City & County of Honolulu)

• Location: Honolulu
• Description: Looking for aspiring planners who are knowledgeable about: principles, practices, purposes, and scope of techniques of the various phases of city planning; trends in Federal, State and local planning as they affect city planning; Research methodology and statistical procedures; Sources and uses of socio-economic information; and State and local laws and ordinances related to city planning.
• Positions open: Planner III, IV, V, and VI. Level of responsibilities will vary depending on Planner level
• Monthly salary: Planner IV $5,258+, Planner V $5,918+, Planner VI $6,399+
• To apply: Please email us at planningdivision@honolulu.gov with your resume and we can discuss the most
  suitable role based on your experiences and qualifications. After our discussion, all applications must complete the full application online
  at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu for determination of eligibility. 
• Click here for full job description

**List of Internship Opportunities that can be used towards NREM Internship Experience requirement (NREM 492)**

Lyon Arboretum summer internships

Lyon Arboretum is offering paid internships during the summer. Please see more details here: https://manoa.hawaii.edu/lyon/support/career/lyon-arboretum-summer-internships/

Apply via this form.

The application will open on February 10th, and will close on March 14th at 11:59pm HST.

If you have questions, please call Raedelle Van Fossen (she, her, hers), Education Manager and Internship Coordinator at (808) 988-0461 or email at raedelle@hawaii.edu.